Overview

• Speaking at Indian Express’ Expresso event, Kher said Tanvi The Great was removed from theatres after opening against Yash Raj Films’ Saiyaara and the outcome left him depressed.
• He described working four years on the project with about 200 people involved, including a debut actor from his acting school.
• Kher said the film’s financer backed out a month before release, prompting him to raise completion and distribution money from friends.
• He noted a Cannes world premiere and special screenings where Robert De Niro watched until the interval and the President of India was shown the film.
• Citing Sacnilk, coverage reported Saiyaara at about ₹569.75 crore worldwide and the year’s biggest hit, while Hindustan Times reported Tanvi The Great at ₹2.54 crore.